Christian Dior Pattern Maker, Leather Goods
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €40,000/year
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Christian Dior Couture hiring Pattern Maker for leather goods in Florence, Italy. Luxury SLG pattern development role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop patterns from design concepts and creative briefs
- Translate design sketches into technical construction solutions
- Define detailed product specifications and construction documentation
- Support prototyping and pattern refinement phases
- Interface and collaborate with product development and industrialization teams
- Optimize pattern models for production efficiency and scalability
- Ensure technical feasibility, quality standards, and craftmanship excellence
- Identify technical challenges and propose construction improvements
- Manage pattern modifications and refinements throughout development cycles
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of proven pattern-making experience in luxury leather goods
- Expert knowledge of construction techniques and leather material properties
- Proficiency with CAD software and traditional pattern-making tools
- Demonstrated ability to interpret design sketches and translate into technical specifications
- Strong technical documentation and communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and precision
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a pattern maker in luxury leather goods production environments, with demonstrated expertise in SLG (small leather goods) construction and design translation.
Education
Relevant training or qualification in pattern making, fashion design, or leather goods production is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 40,000 per annum.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
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